Forestry Commission

Protects, conserves, and replenishes the natural resources of the state.

Members

• 7 Members 

• 5 appointed by the governor 

  • 2 owners or executive managers of interests owning and operating timberlands 

  • 2 owner of farmlands interested in reforestation 

  • 1 pulp and paper mill owner or executive manager 

  • 1 owner or executive manager of interests manufacturing or treating poles, piling, posts, crossties, or veneer.  

• Ex-Officio – head of the department of forestry at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College  

• Ex-Officio – secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Meetings

Go to  our page with the Louisiana Division of Administration  to read meeting minutes.

Laws and regulations

See laws related to forestry .

Related links

• La. Division of Administration (DOA) Boards and Commissions

• Forestry